adware

pop-ups

Sudden appearing elements

• bannersLarge displayed cloth signs
• redirectsSends in new direction
• notificationsAutomated messages announcing events

nagging · persistent · irritating · disruptive · bothersome · obnoxious · spammy · clutter · distraction · intrusive

keylogger

Software recording typed input

• rootkitHidden unauthorized access software
• wormLimbless soil invertebrate
• backdoorHidden bypass mechanism

virus · scareware · infected · malicious · bundled · PUP · grayware · hijacker · payload · detection

freeware

Complimentary computer programs

• sharewareTrial-based commercial software
• bundleGathered items tied together
• installerOne who sets up

EULA · affiliate · revenue · targeted · tracking · cookies · data-mining · personalization · clickbait · promotion

antivirus

Malware detection program

• firewallNetwork access control system
• adblockerSoftware filtering promotional content
• scanBrief visual sweep

quarantine · patch · cybersecurity · privacy · vulnerability · exploit · protection · detection · block · sandbox

• softwareapp, apps, application, program, programs
• digital annoyancesspam, pop-ups, ads, viruses, buffering
• privacyprivacy, private, seclusion, confidentiality, solitude
• cybersecurityantivirus, firewall, firewalls, encryption, credentials
• antivirusantivirus, virus, virus scan, virus scanner, virus protection
• cyber threatsphishing, hacking, virus, data breach, cyberattack